J Noa Explained

J Noa
Birth Name:Nohelys Jiménez[1]
Birth Date:17 October 2005
Birth Place:San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
Origin:Dominican Republic
Years Active:2021present
Label:Sony Music

Nohelys Jiménez[2] (born October 17, 2005), known professionally as J Noa, is a Dominican rapper, singer, and songwriter.[3] She rose to prominence in 2021 after her YouTube freestyle session, "Freestyle #05 (temp. 3)" with DJ Scuff, gained popularity.[4] Her debut studio album, Autodidacta, released in 2023, received positive reviews despite failing to chart. Jiménez was nominated for Best Rap/Hip Hop Song at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards and for Female New Artist at the Premio Lo Nuestro 2024.[5]

Early life

Nohelys Jiménez was born and raised in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic.[6] She began her music career in childhood, composing her own songs at the age of eight.[7] She met local musicians from a band in her hometown, San Cristóbal, and started performing with them, which helped her develop her musical skills and style.[8] [9]

Career

J Noa's career took off in 2021 after her YouTube freestyle session, "Freestyle #05 (temp. 3)" with DJ Scuff, gained popularity.[10] [11] She released her debut EP, Mi Barrio, on October 24, 2022, featuring four songs.[12] After releasing the EP, she released the single "Qué Due?" on November 4, 2022.[13] Starting in 2023, she released the hit single "Betty" on January 20,[14] followed by "No Me Pueden Parar" on March 24.[15] She then released her debut studio album, Autodidacta, on May 26, 2023,[16] followed by the single "SPICY" in November, along with a music video, which was her last release for that year.[17] In 2024, she released the singles: "Era De Cristal" on February 8, (alongside a music video),[18] [19] "Hasta Cuando" on March 28,[20] "Cenicienta" on April 18, (alongside a music video),[21] and "Arrogante (A COLORS SHOW)" on May 6.[22] Finally, on May 30, 2024, she released her second studio album, Mátense Por La Corona.[23]

Discography

Albums

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Album details
Mi Barrio (EP)[24]
  • Released: October 24, 2022
  • Label: Sony Music, US Latin LLC
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Autodidacta[25]
  • Released: May 26, 2023
  • Label: Sony Music, US Latin LLC
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Mátense Por La Corona[26]
  • Released: May 30, 2024
  • Label: Sony Music, US Latin LLC
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Awards and nominations

Awardwidth=3%YearCategoryNominated workResult Ref.
Heat Latin Music Awards2024Musical PromiseJ Noa[27]
Latin Grammy Awards2023Best Rap/Hip Hop Song"Autodidacta"[28]
Premios Juventud2024The New Generation – FemaleJ Noa[29]
Premio Lo Nuestro2024New Artist – Female[30]

Notes and References

  1. Isabela. Raygoza. Jessica. Roiz. 32 Spanish-Language Female Rappers Elevating the Movement. Billboard . 27 June 2024. November 6, 2023.
  2. Web site: Meet J Noa, the Dominican Republic’s ‘Hija del Rap’. Priscilla. Castro. Grow Latina. June 27, 2024. March 21, 2023. February 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240224221607/https://www.weallgrowlatina.com/meet-j-noa-la-hija-del-rap/. live.
  3. Viper Presents J Noa. Adame. Viper Magazine. June 27, 2024. May 8, 2024.
  4. Web site: J Noa: The 17-Year-Old Dominican Bringing Fresh Energy to Latin Rap. Irene San Segundo. Crema ITU. June 27, 2024. May 16, 2023. December 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231208021450/https://wearemitu.com/crema/jnoa-dominican-rapper/. live.
  5. Web site: J Noa, the Dominican rapper nominated for the Latin Grammys. Natalia Romero. . June 27, 2024. November 16, 2023. November 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231119144202/https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-11-16/j-noa-the-dominican-rapper-nominated-for-the-latin-grammys-i-am-the-voice-of-the-crowd.html?outputType=amp. live.
  6. Web site: FEATURE: SPOTLIGHT: J NOA. (anonymous). Music Muse. May 18, 2024. June 27, 2024. May 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240525103939/https://www.musicmusingsandsuch.com/musicmusingsandsuch/2024/5/18/feature-spotlight-j-noa. live.
  7. Natural Confidence: J Noa Interviewed. Elle. Evans . Clash. June 6, 2024. June 27, 2024. June 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240612011251/https://www.clashmusic.com/features/natural-confidence-j-noa-interviewed/. live.
  8. J Noa Is The Teen Rapper Changing the Game in the Dominican Republic. Katelina. Ecceleston . Rolling Stone. June 27, 2024. May 26, 2023. February 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240221182810/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/j-noa-dominican-republic-1234742824/. live.
  9. Leonela. Taveras. How J Noa is Conveying Hope to the World Through Her Music. . 27 June 2024. February 9, 2023.
  10. See 17-Year-Old J Noa Wow Rap Royalty With Epic Freestyle in Spanish. Kory. Grow . Rolling Stone. June 27, 2024. July 12, 2023. July 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230714160721/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/j-noa-dmc-grandmaster-caz-sha-rock-freestyle-1234787406/. live.
  11. (anonymous). J Noa on Love for Kany García & Kenia OS, Upcoming New Music. . 27 June 2024. February 22, 2024.
  12. Web site: J Noa True Dominican. Admin. East Portland. June 27, 2024. January 16, 2023. April 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230403165244/https://www.eastportlandblog.com/2023/01/16/17-year-old-sensation-j-noa-raps-truth-fast-and-hard-for-dominican-republic/. live.
  13. Web site: J Noa, la adolescente dominicana que está reescribiendo los códigos del hip hop latino. Por Marysabel Huston-Crespo. CNN en Español. June 27, 2024. July 26, 2023. June 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240626093508/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2023/07/26/j-noa-autodidacta-hip-hop-entrevista-huston-zona-pop/amp/. live.
  14. New Music Picks: J Noa, Kali Uchis, Paopao, and More. Lucas. Villa. Latina. June 27, 2024. January 23, 2023. December 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231205043406/https://latina.com/new-music-picks-j-noa-kali-uchis-paopao-and-more/. live.
  15. News: J NOA UNVEILS EMPOWERING SINGLE “NO ME PUEDEN PARAR”. Jon. Cazet. East Portland. June 27, 2024. March 26, 2023. April 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230403173806/https://www.eastportlandblog.com/2023/03/26/j-noa-unveils-empowering-single-no-me-pueden-parar/. live.
  16. Web site: J Noa: "Rap is history, and history needs to be told". Fred. Garatt-Stanley. NME. June 27, 2024. April 29, 2024. May 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240524125859/https://www.nme.com/features/the-cover/the-cover-j-noa-interview-matanse-por-la-corona-3751497. live.
  17. Web site: J Noa Catches on Fire on New Rap Single and Video "SPICY" . David. Sosa. GRIMY. June 27, 2024. December 5, 2023. January 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240128045948/https://www.grimygoods.com/2023/12/05/artists-you-should-know-j-noa-catches-on-fire-on-new-rap-single-spicy/. live.
  18. J Noa Drops Single 'Era de Cristal' . Tomás. Mier. Rolling Stone. June 27, 2024. February 8, 2024.
  19. Web site: J Noa Gets Real About Mental Health in Her New Music Video for “Era De Cristal”. Jennifer. Machin. Latina. June 27, 2024. February 22, 2024. May 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240529090831/https://latina.com/watch-j-noa-gets-real-about-mental-health-in-her-new-music-video-for-era-de-cristal/. live.
  20. J NOA ESTRENA BERSHKA MUSIC CON ‘HASTA CUANDO’. Por Marian. Coma. VEIN Magazine. June 27, 2024. March 22, 2024.
  21. Web site: J Noa drops new track ‘Cenicienta’ – watch the video. Pip. Ellwood-Hughes. Entertainment Focus. June 27, 2024. April 19, 2024.
  22. News: J NOA Performs "Arrogante" from Upcoming Debut. June 27, 2024. May 7, 2024.
  23. J Noa presenta su álbum debut, Mátense Por la Corona. Rolling Stone en Español. June 27, 2024. May 31, 2024.
  24. Web site: Por El Nuevo Diaro. J Noa estrena mini documental “Mi Barrio”. EVDO . 27 June 2024. October 25, 2022.
  25. Web site: Karen Gwee. Listen to J Noa’s exclusive playlist of rap bangers for The Cover. NME . 27 June 2024. April 29, 2024.
  26. Web site: (anonymous). J NOA lanza su álbum debut ‘Mátense por la Corona’. . 27 June 2024. May 31, 2024.
  27. Roiz . Jessica . 2024-05-10 . Karol G & Feid Lead 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards Nominations: Complete List . 2024-05-11 . Billboard . en-US.
  28. Edgar Barrera Tops 2023 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List. Billboard. Sigal. Ratner-Arias. 19 September 2023. 19 September 2023. 23 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230923095338/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/2023-latin-grammys-nominees-full-list-1235414844/. live.
  29. Web site: Raygoza . Isabela . 2024-06-25 . Carín León, Maluma y Peso Pluma lideran nominaciones a Premios Juventud 2024: Lista completa . 2024-08-04 . Billboard . es-ES.
  30. Roiz . Jessica . 2024-01-22 . Maluma lidera nominaciones a Premio Lo Nuestro 2024: Lista completa . 2024-02-08 . Billboard . es-ES . 5 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240205074702/https://www.billboard.com/espanol/musica/premio-lo-nuestro-2024-lista-de-nominados-1235585147/ . live .

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